The Fantasticast Episode 116: Fantastic Four #101 – Bedlam In The Baxter Building

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Hello, and welcome to episode 116 of The Fantasticast. Each week, Steve Lacey and Andy Leyland guide you through every issue, guest-appearance and cameo of The Fantastic Four.

It’s time to take a look at the penultimate Jack Kirby-penciled issue of the Fantastic Four, issue #101. The Maggia have their eyes on the Baxter Building, and will stop at nothing, including murder, to get their hands on the contents of Reed’s laboratory. It’s a small but effective tale, and a late burst of quality from these final issues.

And if it’s quality that you like, then you’ll barely tolerate the existence of Amazing Adventures #1. The Inhumans are given their own solo strip for the second time, and Jack’s been allowed to write and pencil. Unfortunately, it’s a bit of a muddled mess, with inappropriate colouring and heavy inking doing their best to drown Kirby’s work.

We’re also taking the time to plug a kickstarter for an audio SF comedy series called Ray Gunn and Starburst. Written by Holly Rose, and featuring the voice of Fantasticast guest-host David Wynne, this is a fun project. Check out the kickstarter and help Holly get the funding at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/703821617/ray-gunn-and-starburst